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V50 LEV

2011 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,490 mi
Last recorded167,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V5093,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 LEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 167,490 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 162,520 miles

Radiator Crossmember Corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 158,592 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 153,588 miles

rear suspension component corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake disc worn corroded rear

exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 153,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake disc worn corroded rear

exhaust hanger corroded

rear suspension component corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 145,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable end on caliper corroded

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear subframe/hubs

Fail 14 Apr 2022 145,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable end on caliper corroded

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear subframe/hubs

Pass 3 Feb 2021 135,748 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 130,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 130,585 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,267 miles

both rear brake backing plates corroded

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,361 miles

Engine management light on

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 116,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,081 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,929 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 66,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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V50 LEV is a 2011 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 93,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V50 LEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V50 LEV is a 2011 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 January 2011.

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